| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28597 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Vehicle |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Maker |
Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Norton 'Big 4' motorcycle & sidecar combination : Australian Army
Description
Norton 'Big 4' motorcycle with sidecar. Exterior painted in Khaki Green Number 3. Fully operational including drive to sidecar wheel. Missing sidecar mudguard lamp. Spare wheel is an incorrect type. The vehicle has a mileage reading of 95,623. Type information. Crew: 3; Powerplant: 633cc SV single-cylinder engine.
History / Summary
This motorcycle was part of the first batch delivered from the United Kingdom to the Australian Army in 1939. This type of general purpose motorcycle with sidecar was used by the Australian Army. It was suitable for off road terrain because it was fitted with a drive shaft to the sidecar wheel. The sidecar was fitted in various configuations including the provision of a 3 inch mortar.